Summary

Dr. Catherine Chen is a surgeon specializing in pediatric surgery with 36 years of experience treating children and infants. She earned her medical degree and Master of Public Health from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chen completed her surgical residency at New England Deaconess Hospital and pursued specialized fellowship training in pediatric surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Chen practices at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where she focuses on surgical care for young patients. She treats feeding disorders in infants and addresses challenges with picky eaters through specialized interventions. Her surgical expertise includes hernia repair surgery in children and inguinal herniorrhaphy procedures. Patients consistently rate Dr. Chen 5.0 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care and surgical skill.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital for Sick Children
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Department of Surgery

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Catherine Chen

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Catherine Chen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Catherine Chen has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Catherine Chen holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Hospital for Sick Children, Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario Canada in 1999, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Chief Resident, Boston MA , Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA in 1997, Hosp For Sick Children, Toronto, Fellow in 1997, and The Hospital For Sick Children - Toronto, Canada in 1997.

Residency

Completed their residency at Deaconess Hospital BOSTON PEABODY, Children's Hospital Boston in 1997, New England Deaconess Hospital in 1991, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 1991, and Deaconess Hospital, Intern in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts in 1990.

NPI Number

Catherine Chen's NPI number is 1265451751.

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Catherine Chen's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
Which hospitals is Catherine Chen affiliated with?
Catherine Chen is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.

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